The Ultimate Home Blackout Kit for Emergency Power Outages ⚡ 11,623 Hours of Illumination!

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  • @StillthatguyJake
    @StillthatguyJake 9 місяців тому +22

    For GLOW STICKS:
    Buy a bag of a couple hundred "fishing" glow sticks. They're small but very bright and I've had them last for MANY days. They're great for leaving trails or for marking places you'll frequently reach in the dark. They're also insanely cheap! Like...pennies

    • @departmentofexternalservic2331
      @departmentofexternalservic2331 8 місяців тому

      How about 8vweeks of light from one D cell battery? SIMS DEAD CELL CANDLE > google it. Cheap and easy hack 😂

    • @bmw_m4255
      @bmw_m4255 2 місяці тому

      really

    • @winstonsmiths2449
      @winstonsmiths2449 Місяць тому +1

      October 2024, Walmart is selling packs of 30 4.5" various color glow sticks for $7. Some colors look pretty but are not especially bright like the green ones but can be used marking items and areas. And, if you have ever been in an area where there are ZERO light outside, a small amount of light is all you need.

  • @diannecraven4406
    @diannecraven4406 10 місяців тому +4

    Absolutely best backup kit for blackouts or any emergency! Love it!

  • @citizen9403
    @citizen9403 4 місяці тому +8

    That ammo can as is wont sheild yiur electrinics from an emp. You need to modify it for that to work. It likely has a rubber gasket in the lid. You need to remove it and use a conductive material to make a new conductive gasket. You also need to line the inside of the ammo can with a non conductive material to put your electronics on so they are not touching the can.

    • @michael_the_chef
      @michael_the_chef 23 дні тому +1

      Most important step, most people forget, you need to ground the case to the house/ground

  • @jrosski123
    @jrosski123 Рік тому +7

    This guy geeked out on the lighting! Sweet ass kit tho

    • @departmentofexternalservic2331
      @departmentofexternalservic2331 8 місяців тому

      Geek lighting... 8 weeks of light from one D cell battery. SIMS DEAD CELL CANDLE > GOOGLE IT. 😂

  • @LilJohn61
    @LilJohn61 Рік тому +5

    Great video I’m sitting in my truck charging my phone, while watching after the tornado 🤦‍♂️

  • @NothingToNoOneInParticular
    @NothingToNoOneInParticular 3 роки тому +9

    My short term light light kit is mostly dollar store lights & flashlights, so I can give them to neighbors in the building in a pinch. I do love kits like this though. Am going to make one like one of your other kits though. Great vids dude!

    • @DARTHDANSAN
      @DARTHDANSAN 2 роки тому

      Get a portable power station like Westinghouse igen 200 a luci solar lantern , a good head lamp and few small rechargeable flashlights

  • @oibal60
    @oibal60 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for this. Mine is very similar. I also look upon the car jumpstarters (I've two, one in the trunk of each car) as 'to augment' my blackout bag.
    I also have three UPS/Anti-surge systems, throughout the house, to keep the routers, wi-fi, landline & various computers running if the mains dies.

    • @UrbanSurvivor
      @UrbanSurvivor  Рік тому

      Thats great! Any particular car jumpstarter you can recommend? I have a stanley fatmax but ive seen some interesting smaller options.

  • @idkwhtimduin
    @idkwhtimduin 3 місяці тому +2

    This video is brighter than my future

  • @darnellb85
    @darnellb85 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks for the information giving us all the options for lights!!!👍🏽

  • @rdlman3
    @rdlman3 3 роки тому +8

    Very nice blackout setup. I have a few of the luci solar lanterns that can charge themselves. I keep 6 20000 mah power banks charged to make my obulbs/olantern and warrior mini 1 and 2 going for days if not weeks. I do keep 2 of the streamlight aa siege lantern as they use AA and are waterproof also. Also 2 portable solar panels just in case 👍

    • @UrbanSurvivor
      @UrbanSurvivor  3 роки тому +1

      That sounds like a great setup! Any preference on brands for power banks? Im looking to pick up a few more for other kits!

    • @rdlman3
      @rdlman3 3 роки тому +1

      @@UrbanSurvivor I think for the price aukey PB-WL03 basix pro wireless 20000mAh. I got for 29.99 back to school sale. Its compact has QC3, PD and wireless charging with a digital display and even have a kickstand.

    • @toml.8210
      @toml.8210 3 роки тому

      Disposable Alkaline cells are fine, but will eventually go bad, so they need to be replaced.
      The things in the video are fine for a prepared, knowledgeable expert; how would your average uninformed power-glutton get along with a 1/2 Lumen lamp?

  • @robertocalderonabogado1427
    @robertocalderonabogado1427 Місяць тому

    I use small Ikan Onyx led video lights for kitchen and living room; bouncing the light from the celling (NP-F750 Batteries). For bedrooms and bathrooms I use Black Diamond Moji lanterns with rechargeable AAA batteries. A Nebo Big Larry comes handy when walking my dog outside, complemented with a Black Diamond headlamp. Also, I have 2 Bluetti powerbanks EB3A for electronics.

  • @spacecoyote6646
    @spacecoyote6646 Рік тому +3

    Standardize your stuff flashlights headlights lanterns radios Etc on one or two common and cheap alkaline battery size. For me it's AAA & AA

    • @theblackspark2644
      @theblackspark2644 2 місяці тому

      There is nothing wrong with a mix.

    • @bmw_m4255
      @bmw_m4255 2 місяці тому

      @@theblackspark2644 how do you know

  • @hbsong9964
    @hbsong9964 Місяць тому

    I LIKE IT! good use of the ammo tin... i'll do the same...

  • @yben2340
    @yben2340 2 роки тому +8

    hi I think you make a mistake, I know the BLF-LT1 can’t run 4320 hours, but 666 hours at low set. it's impossible even close to 11,623 Hours total.

    • @robotduck77
      @robotduck77 4 місяці тому +1

      yes, A lof of misinformation in this video, and I dont think he tested the runtime himself. Even on official Sofirn website they stated max runtime only 1 month (744 hours = 31 days)

  • @mariusneumayer4419
    @mariusneumayer4419 Рік тому +1

    Great video and ideas. Your ammo can, I didn't see the faraday seal. The way is made would not protect it from EMP

  • @Enidan1111
    @Enidan1111 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! The BLF LT1 looks very interesting to me... I lately got the Olight Olantern classic pro 2, which has a super nice, ambient light to light out a room. It's rechargeable and runs for quite some time... And it has this vintage lantern look, that I really love.

  • @noctilucent7396
    @noctilucent7396 3 роки тому +1

    That baton 3 looks great... I usually don't like olight compared to nitecore and fenix.. I like how it tail stands and has usb type c in a independent housing charger... hmm

    • @UrbanSurvivor
      @UrbanSurvivor  3 роки тому

      Yeah I was very impressed by the baton 3. At first i thought the charging case was overkill but am liking the thought of it more and more as I use it. Im sourcing some other 16340 lights to do a comparison next month its gonna be a fun video

  • @millsjoseph498
    @millsjoseph498 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Friend.
    Can you update some of the link? Would love to buy a few of these items.

  • @BruceForster-k9n
    @BruceForster-k9n 2 місяці тому

    I JUST reached my goal of having 400 Amps-5.1 KWH of Battery Storage for our home.
    I'm also in the process of securing low draw, high Efficiency L.E.D. rechargeable lights for EVERY room in the house.

    • @bmw_m4255
      @bmw_m4255 2 місяці тому

      just buy a diesel generator and youre done

  • @kyfisher3662
    @kyfisher3662 Рік тому

    the BLF LT1 and the batterie case are total wins!
    would be good if the box glowed in the dark or a reflective colour making it easy to find in a blackout.
    i find glow sticks to be pretty useless.

  • @gpozdol7912
    @gpozdol7912 Рік тому

    Thank you for the vid and for the links.

  • @scenicdriveways6708
    @scenicdriveways6708 Рік тому

    Nice video. Gives me some ideas to think about. Thanks for sharing it.
    JT

  • @thangtrinh3237
    @thangtrinh3237 3 роки тому +4

    People worry too much about EMP and solar flare, most small electronics would be just fine in case these happens. I have seen a test of small electronics vs EMP without any protection, electronics with all metal construct like flashlights laughed at the EMP, not even affected at all. Radios, walkie talkie and another electronics works just fine after the EMP. Even when they are turning on while the EMP happen, some of them turn off and you just need to turn them on again after the EMP, again, they works just fine.
    Bigger electronics and the power grid is roasted in case of big EMP or solar flare btw, that's our main worries.

    • @mariusneumayer4419
      @mariusneumayer4419 Рік тому

      I wouldn't take a chance. I would protect even the batteries. I have a metal cabinet converted into a faraday cage and a metal army medical case that I use for my living room coffee table. So I have A LOT of items including flexible solar panels (require less space), marine battery, charge controllers, Inverters etc. I know is over done but since I have the space, why not? You can be right BUT I would not trust anything on line. Sure gives me ideas but I take what I think is right and what I TKINK is wrong. I do like to hear all opinions, that's why I'm here. Next, I'm converting my shipping container that is on off the grid location into a home. It's 40'x9' tall one way shipping container. I'm gonna shield the whole interior into a faraday fabric. The container will look just the way it is from outside, but inside will have all the amenities a house have, and all the connections will be hooked to and from under the trailer. Thank you for the info you provided

    • @thangtrinh3237
      @thangtrinh3237 Рік тому

      @@mariusneumayer4419 No, no you are right, as preppers why should we take any chance at all ? If you have the ability and resources to do it then you should go for the best option ! Small electronics are unlikely to be affected by EMP but it's not absolute, they would still be fried by crazy strong EMP. Thank you for your reply tho !

  • @carpediem3593
    @carpediem3593 Рік тому +1

    Hey, New Sub here.....great video....I'm all about Urban Survival....I'm not a wilderness survival guy....Im mainly going from the city for work to the suburbs most of the time, so my survival gear is mainly centered around that..... Keep the videos coming...

  • @ironkid8836
    @ironkid8836 Рік тому

    I have a keter box for my blackout box I haven't completed it yet as the flashlight addiction gets in the way lol i have the d cell streamlight siege lantern great bit of kit I also have been buying mulitfuel flashlights thay can revert to disposables

  • @BruceForster-k9n
    @BruceForster-k9n 2 місяці тому

    I have that little Black Maxpedition Bag-My fire kit is in there.

  • @thatyoutubeguy7583
    @thatyoutubeguy7583 Рік тому +2

    Have 80k mah worth of power banks. 240wh,180wh plus 88wh power stations with multiple usb light bulbs and two folding solar panels. I did black out simulations and got over 2 weeks with no solar or recharging. In the real world I would be recharging off my car

    • @thatyoutubeguy7583
      @thatyoutubeguy7583 Рік тому

      I decided to up my preps after going through a week long black out of the whole city. Was the only one of my friends that wasn’t sitting in a pitch black place. I’ll helped them out of course

    • @Fido-vm9zi
      @Fido-vm9zi 10 місяців тому

      I had bad experience with solar rechargeable devices.

  • @GabrielPerez-zv6gm
    @GabrielPerez-zv6gm 2 роки тому +2

    I'm just came here to find a way to help my family in Cuba. They are having blackout of 6 hours every single day

    • @CreachterZ
      @CreachterZ 9 місяців тому

      Send them an inflatable raft and a compass?

  • @Alessandro-tf5xh
    @Alessandro-tf5xh 3 роки тому +2

    You should keep a piece of cloth or cotton between the metal of the can and the equipment or in case of emp it wont function at all and the can will transfer the electronic waves to your gear

    • @Alessandro-tf5xh
      @Alessandro-tf5xh 3 роки тому

      Sorry for my poor english

    • @UrbanSurvivor
      @UrbanSurvivor  3 роки тому +3

      Thats a great idea. Some of the items in the kit are in cases but a few are not so that could be a great way of improving the setup!

    • @ionplants
      @ionplants 3 роки тому +3

      @@Alessandro-tf5xh your English is better than some who speak it as a first language in the US!

    • @barrykelly2722
      @barrykelly2722 2 роки тому +1

      Side note. The HFT box can be a shield. However in its stock form it lacks die to rubber lid seal/gasket. Sadly removing that sacrifices water proof characteristics. Leaving it allow RF waves to enter.
      It is possible to obtain a modicum of protection by wrapping the electronic items in aluminum foil and providing a buffer between them and the metal cage.
      Hope this helps.

  • @Aranimda
    @Aranimda 2 роки тому +1

    What about storing Li-Ion batteries like 18650s?
    I want to be prepared for a power outage and want to store my batteries fully charged, but many people say that storing Li-ion batteries fully charged will lead to performance degradation.
    I still store them fully charged as I can't charge them during a power outage...

    • @jo232409
      @jo232409 2 роки тому

      Yeah, the batteries degrade, you'll need to swap them every 5-10 years to get best performance.

    • @michael_the_chef
      @michael_the_chef 23 дні тому

      Store them at around 3.6-3.8v and cycle them once or twice a year

  • @Kreyest555
    @Kreyest555 Рік тому

    that was definitely the druglord 2.0 game register drawer bell @ 0:34 toodooloo 😆

  • @thunderbear0
    @thunderbear0 2 роки тому

    These are going to in my future pack
    RovyVon Aurora A8x, Fenix TK20R V.2, Olight Freyr, LumiTop E21C, Fenix E20
    V.2, Fenix TK47 UE, Olight Javelot Turbo, Fenix HM70R, Fenix HP30R V.2, LA30 NiteCore, LA12 NiteCore, Olight Obulb MCs, USB foldable solar pannel, 5000 MaH batteries, high capacity Powerbanks, charging cables, AA batteries, Guradian angel devices in Yellow Green Blue White/Red, Fenix LR40R

  • @regionalskygirl
    @regionalskygirl 6 місяців тому

    💡 The lighting options 💯

  • @mnash3
    @mnash3 Рік тому

    Cool vid!

  • @longviewstud26
    @longviewstud26 3 роки тому

    Outstanding video.

    • @UrbanSurvivor
      @UrbanSurvivor  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Ive got a 21700 comparison/ giveaway and a edc blackout kit video in the pipeline!

    • @longviewstud26
      @longviewstud26 3 роки тому

      @@UrbanSurvivor awesome. Looking forward to it

  • @darthjump
    @darthjump Рік тому

    In a real life survival situation i think USB powered devices have the downside of being hard to charge if you lack the according adapters. Try hooking up a car battery to a USB C. You will either need a premade converter/adapter or disassemble your device untill you can bridge the USB dock with wires on the circuitboard. Also i would always include a generator lamp that you can crank to charge.

    • @spacecoyote6646
      @spacecoyote6646 Рік тому +1

      There are so many ways to charge USB devices these days

    • @thatyoutubeguy7583
      @thatyoutubeguy7583 Рік тому +1

      I don’t think so. USB chargers and car charges are sooooo common that it be impossible to not find one

    • @thatyoutubeguy7583
      @thatyoutubeguy7583 Рік тому +1

      USB is also a universal standard that everyone have so it be easy to find usb solar panels or something

  • @stephen8433
    @stephen8433 Місяць тому

    Subbed and thumbs up.

  • @abhishekdev258
    @abhishekdev258 2 роки тому

    Very well made video.

  • @jmora1914
    @jmora1914 6 місяців тому

    Instead of all of this, I'd buy 2 Luminaid solar lanterns. Those can last up to 24 have on a single charge and 10 hours on high. Put a luminaid lantern in the sun the next day and bam you've got more power.

  • @ham5483
    @ham5483 2 роки тому

    3:34 nice mug

  • @psa896
    @psa896 5 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @wdechuwdechu4612
    @wdechuwdechu4612 3 роки тому +3

    3 months light? nice dream dude...

  • @Zuneg
    @Zuneg Рік тому +1

    Yeah, unless the box is grounded it won't protect electronics from EMP.

  • @JayantRaut
    @JayantRaut 3 роки тому +3

    We Want to see budget kits 🙏🙏

    • @dibroc8348
      @dibroc8348 7 місяців тому

      What is your budget?

  • @wweems1953
    @wweems1953 2 роки тому +2

    Lookslike a lo of bucks for something that might be needed. My hot water heater is covered with the blue flashlights harbor freight gives away once in a while. Those are give-aways for the neighbors. I have numerous Ryobi tools and batteries. The batteries are charged by two 100 watt solar panels. There are several different lights that use these batteries I use daily.
    My EDC light will get me to these other lights. I don’t know about everyone else but I can’t afford to get a bunch of lights to sit and not be used.
    Are you a professional influencer for these products?

  • @proTRUMPproREALMADRID
    @proTRUMPproREALMADRID 3 роки тому

    This was a really smart video along with you bug out food video!!!

  • @TheFossilChannel
    @TheFossilChannel 3 роки тому

    very nice kit, have you considered emp bags with -50db or more attenuation in case of a solar cme or emp?

    • @UrbanSurvivor
      @UrbanSurvivor  3 роки тому +1

      I havent! Another commentor mentioned that putting a piece of cloth down on the base of the container would would help protect the items inside. Is there a particular brand of emp bags you recommend?

    • @TheFossilChannel
      @TheFossilChannel 3 роки тому

      @@UrbanSurvivor yeah the dri shield 3400 series anti static bags and the nx faraday defense bags too. make sure to insulate with no conductive layer inside the ammo box

    • @toml.8210
      @toml.8210 3 роки тому +1

      E.M.P. protectors are only useful during an actual attack. Do you store your electronic devices and computers in your metal bunker daily?

  • @JeanfrancoisLangelier
    @JeanfrancoisLangelier Місяць тому

    Me rappel ....y a plusieurs années, le système de Bell marchait plus , destransformateurs avaient sautes en pleine hiver ....plus de téléphone non plus ...

  • @davidjones1393
    @davidjones1393 3 роки тому

    THKS

  • @bigbrother9531
    @bigbrother9531 2 місяці тому

    If you're around after an EMP good luck

  • @GS-rw9og
    @GS-rw9og 2 роки тому +24

    please always include prices ,which we know are subject to change,,, must have somehow missed it. do a kit and price it, otherwise is incomplete info,, Appreciate the good overall presentation and research,,, but disappointing that ,,no prices shown, although links below are appreciated!

    • @ToyoteroMundial
      @ToyoteroMundial Рік тому +6

      Prices for every country in the World????

    • @Summermute7
      @Summermute7 Рік тому +6

      You can’t click the links and price it yourself? Sheesh! Not much of a survivor mentality…

    • @etherealbirchwood5748
      @etherealbirchwood5748 Рік тому +7

      You want them to buy it for you too?

    • @GBall_Vision
      @GBall_Vision Рік тому +2

      ​@@etherealbirchwood5748 😂😂😂

    • @superultragiggachigga
      @superultragiggachigga Рік тому +4

      You took the time to type this comment, but not the few clicks to click the links and price it yourself?
      You were given all the info and still complained. Definitely not a survivor mentality

  • @JohnSixteen-jj6eg
    @JohnSixteen-jj6eg 4 місяці тому

    11,623 hours of illumination would actually last over 1,452 days because you would only use the light at night. The math was based on 8 hours night.

  • @sp-vt4je
    @sp-vt4je Рік тому

    Olight has shifted in recent years to making flashlights that use rechargeable batteries. Not exactly useful in SHTF situations...

    • @Fido-vm9zi
      @Fido-vm9zi 10 місяців тому

      Crank flashlight!

    • @michael_the_chef
      @michael_the_chef 23 дні тому

      Recharchable is the way to go, alkaline just suck

  • @neomis0119
    @neomis0119 3 місяці тому

    I have 8 ammo cans filled with backup lighting, 6 boxes that hold 24 each 18650 batteries, full 4 boxes that hold 24 each 21700, full, 1x box 60 count AA. 1x 65 count box rechargeable eneloop AA, 84 count AAA box, then solar panels like crazy with lots of chargers and home built batterie banks some over 80,000 mah, and several brand name ones, home made tasers 2 feet in length made of pvc pipe with Tesla batteries stronger than a police taser, 6 months of 25-30 year shelf life food for 4 people, 4 go bags, 2 much larger camping packs, 4 tents, 1 bomb shelter, 6 sleeping bags, 10000 water tablets, 18 lifestraws, 4 other water filtration systems various brands, radiation pills, and list goes on and on of about 50k more in various fuels and supplies, then if the sun is blocked out I have 2 converters that you put fuel in like firewood, coal or pellets and that heat from burning the fuel converts the energy into power so I can charge everything via usb for all my batteries. Could go on and on but tired of typing.

  • @SS-st6ou
    @SS-st6ou Рік тому +4

    Why don’t you mention how the Olight flashlights are charged …I watch a video of you for a first and last time as the info that you provide is misleading and incomplete …this video is purely paid promotion and misleading!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @windowbreezes
    @windowbreezes 3 роки тому

    why didnt you include the SP35?

    • @UrbanSurvivor
      @UrbanSurvivor  3 роки тому +1

      It was a tough call and I do like that light a lot! The Olight actually has a longer runtime on its lowest output which was a primary consideration for this kit. I am going to be including the SP35 in a 21700 comparison video in a few weeks though!

  • @anthonygomez446
    @anthonygomez446 2 роки тому

    House generator is all you need

  • @dutchinklettering405
    @dutchinklettering405 4 місяці тому

    All I can say is biolite solar home 620+look into it you won’t be sorry.

  • @Blackboi-uz7yr
    @Blackboi-uz7yr 6 місяців тому +1

    Video feels like it’s straight off an advertisement😭 im just hearing the product description off Amazon no real opinion

  • @bryansevera3893
    @bryansevera3893 Рік тому

    Did you know that you sound like Bob McKinsey from the great white north ? 😅

    • @UrbanSurvivor
      @UrbanSurvivor  Рік тому

      Haha just watched an old youtube clip of his I can hear the resemblance lol

  • @jeanmcmonagle7476
    @jeanmcmonagle7476 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent presentation, but not inexpensive.

  • @griddownpowerup
    @griddownpowerup 3 місяці тому

    Awesome content! If you're looking to explore these topics even further, we actually produced an award-winning documentary called Grid Down Power Up - Documentary, narrated by Dennis Quaid, that dives deep into these issues. It’s available for free on our channel, and you might find it really insightful. We also have some resources on our website for taking action, like contacting legislators and public utilities. Please help us spread the word

  • @johnnorman1342
    @johnnorman1342 2 роки тому +6

    This video is just a big advert.

    • @casaraku1
      @casaraku1 Рік тому +1

      a lot of product "reviews" are that....sad.

  • @bafarrell82
    @bafarrell82 Рік тому

    Blackout kits casually explained?

  • @mickyas1000
    @mickyas1000 Рік тому +1

    Sorry, but that was quite a waste of time, the majority of the items were lights/torches. One of which would suffice.

  • @peterorndorff1172
    @peterorndorff1172 6 місяців тому

    Way overkill in my opinion. And too many small lighting options.
    A BIC lighter should always be first, why waste matches?

  • @robert4027
    @robert4027 4 місяці тому +1

    haaa that black out kit is WAY TO SMALL .....GO BIG OR GO 6FEET UNDER

  • @raulacosta6020
    @raulacosta6020 27 днів тому

    None of these product is available 😕pointless

  • @spacecoyote6646
    @spacecoyote6646 Рік тому +1

    Not very good advice

  • @MrBtw999
    @MrBtw999 4 місяці тому

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